Mission Oak Stepping Stool

[basorrells]

I didn't like any plans for stools I found, so I created the following. Enjoy,

Brian A Sorrells
[email protected]

http://www.basorrells.com/images/Woodworking/Mission%20Stool/missionstool03.jpg

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[ryanarcher]

Brian, Nice looking work. BTW, I've been instructed before that one should keep thier email address off of the posts, since this is how spam emailers find thier victims.
have a good one
-Ryan

[oges]

Looks Nice.
Will it hold up to the weight without the support between the first and second step? :confused:

[Wood Borer]

Very nice work and finish.

[BobR]

Good work. What is the timber?

Bob

[DPB]

Good work. What is the timber?

Bob

Judging from the title of Brian's post I would guess that it's Oak.

[basorrells]

Thanks Ryan for the email tip. And everyone for the kindness.

The timber is Red Oak, natural oak stain. I have not clear coated it yet because my honey needed it in the kitchen before it was finished.

As to the support, the steps are supported by the sides. I built the sides like this


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Then set the steps on both sides. There is a board between the two sides to keep everything square. I weight 170 and I jumped up and down on it several times and not so much as a squeak, so I am quiet happy with it durability.

If you will give me a day or two, I will draw up the plans in Visio and you can get a better idea and offer any supporting changes which anyone thanks it will benefit from.

Thanks,

Brian